First Cars of Celebrity Canadians—Will This Inspire Your Choice?

We all start somewhere - and for many Canadian celebrities, who “somewhere” included their first car. While some started with some humble hand-me, others had surprisingly practical alternatives. If you are a new driver trying to decide what your first car should be, you can find unexpected inspiration in these real life trips of famous Canadian people.

Let’s take a look at what hit the road first for these homegrown stars.

  1. Ryan Reynolds - 1985 Jeep Cherokee Before he was Deadpool or a Hollywood heartthrob, Ryan Reynolds was just a teenager in Vancouver cruising around in a beat-up Jeep Cherokee. In interviews, he’s joked about how unreliable it was—and how he learned to fix minor problems himself.

Inspiration for new drivers: Your first car should not be beautiful - it needs you to learn something.

  1. Justin Bieber - Range Rover Okay, your average initial trip is not really - but the increase in the fame of Bieber was anything but average. Stratford, as a teenage star in Ontario, got a Black Range Rover as one of its first real cars after signing with Ashra.

Inspiration for new drivers: While luxury is exciting, most drivers are better than starting with something more modest (and cheaper to insure).

  1. Drake – Acura 1.6 EL Long before the private jets and Bugattis, Drake’s first car was an Acura 1.6 EL—Honda’s luxury-lite model made exclusively in Canada. Simple, clean, and reliable, it got him around Toronto as he filmed Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Inspiration for new drivers: Choose a car that fits your budget and your lifestyle. Comfort and reliability go a long way.

Inspiration for new drivers: Choose a car that fits your budget and lifestyle. Relaxation and reliability sat far.

  1. Shania Twain-Hand-Me-Down Chevy Pickup When he grew up in Ontario’s Timins, Shania TWAIN taught to drive in an old family car-a Beat-up Chevy who can cope with some roads and winter season.

Inspiration for new drivers: a strong, used vehicle can be the best teacher - especially in Canadian climate.

  1. Michael Bublé – Honda Civic The crooner from Burnaby, BC, kept it simple with a Honda Civic. Like many first-time drivers, Bublé’s car choice was practical, fuel-efficient, and easy to maintain.

Inspiration for new drivers: Civics are still a go-to choice for a reason—they’re affordable, reliable, and perfect for learning the ropes.

Inspiration for new drivers: Citizen scriptures is still an option for a ground-they are cheap, reliable and perfect for learning ropes.

  1. Avril Lavigne – Toyota Corolla When she was still Sk8er Girl-ing around Napanee, Ontario, Avril Lavigne had a Toyota Corolla as her first car. A popular first vehicle for its durability and fuel efficiency.

Inspiration for new drivers: Go for what works—not what’s flashy. You’ll appreciate the savings when it comes to gas and repairs. Inspiration for new drivers: Go for what works - what’s attractive. You will appreciate savings when it comes to gas and repair.

So … what are you going to drive first? You don’t need a luxury car to create a luxurious first impression on the road. In fact, most Canadian celebrities started the same, as we all do: a smaller car and big dreams.

What to think here:

Budget: Include insurance, gas and maintenance - not just purchase price.

Safety features: ABS, Collision cushions and pulling controls should be for new drivers.

Fuel skills: Choose something that does not fee the wallet on the pump.

Weather preparedness: AWD or FWD Ontario is great for winter.

Easy to handle: Small vehicles are easy to park and maneuver in cities like Toronto